On the cusp of his biggest opportunity yet, give Elias credit: He’s not exactly sweating the spotlight as he prepares to challenge Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins. Raw’s resident strummer delivered a melodic takedown of The Kingslayer upon arriving to Raw and unveiled a custom-painted guitar (allegedly presented to him by John Mayer) decorated with an image of the Intercontinental Title.
Elias wasn’t keen on sticking around when Rollins came out swinging and traded a few haymakers with his challenger, but The Kingslayer knew just what to do to make a point at his opponent’s expense all the same. After leading the Arkansas faithful in a chorus of “Burn it Down,” he stomped a hole through Elias’ custom instrument while the challenger fumed at ringside.